Cardiac Nurse Educator
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Gde 2
Remuneration: 135826.04 - 138534.1 (full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ642640
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight 1st March 2026
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Cardiac Nurse Educator to join our team. This part time position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to high quality cardiac care by supporting nursing staff across the cardiac inpatient unit and the wider cardiac service. As the Cardiac Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in developing capability of the SCHN nursing workforce to respond to current and emerging paediatric areas of healthcare, by identifying opportunities, developing, delivering and evaluating programs and courses for the nursing education service across the Network. The Nurse Educator will be responsible for cardiac education across the Network and will collaborate with various stakeholders who have touch points with cardiac care across SCHN. The Cardiac NE2 is expected to: • Work in collaboration with the Cardiac Services leadership team to identify cardiac education priorities and support the Cardiac Services nursing education strategy for the SCHN • Lead and coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs across the cardiac service • Oversee the development and maintenance of cardiac educational resources for staff and families and regularly review and update cardiac learning packages to ensure relevance and accuracy • Establish and maintain cardiac clinical competency assessment processes • Participate in SCHN working groups to improve patient care and education delivery • Contribute to the SCHN strategic education plan and develop aligned educational resources • Promote and support compliance with mandatory training requirements for Cardiac Service nursing staff • Lead a culture of effectiveness within the Cardiac Service that encourages reflection, learning and resilience to change • Create and support a multidisciplinary team learning environment across the Cardiac Service • Embed SCHN CORE values into educational practice • Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, research, evaluation, and best practice across the Cardiac Service • Role model person-centred care in all educational and clinical interactions • Provide educational consultancy, support, mentorship and leadership to the cardiac nurse education team within SCHN • Provide relevant cardiac education material and programs that incorporate the use of adult learning principles • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development and maintain contemporary knowledge of paediatric cardiac nursing practice • Lead and participate in education committees, working groups, and policy development • Engage in quality improvement initiatives related to education and clinical practice • Contribute to the identification, implementation and evaluation of the SCHN education strategic direction • Ensure timely reporting of key portfolio of responsibility issues or risks to stakeholders • Work collaboratively with the SCHN Nurse Education Manager, SCHN Nurse Educators and CNE team within position portfolio, to develop education that enhances professional practice within the SCHN • Work across SCHN
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant post registration nursing/ midwifery clinical or education qualifications relevant to the clinical area.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs for paediatrics and adolescents within the portfolio or responsibility.
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills including the ability to communicate, negotiate and problem solve.
- Demonstrate evidence of the provision of relevant education material and programs that incorporate the use of adult learning principles.
- Evidence of being professionally active within the specialty area of paediatrics and adolescents demonstrating self-motivation along with competence in managing competing priorities to deliver quality outcomes
- Evidence of preparation of written submissions and reports and demonstrated skills in the use of MS Office
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
4) Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Dinsmore on nicole.dinsmore@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
